Mr. David Landry

Mr. Dave Landry

David Landry , chief executive officer of Cal-Staff in Sacramento , said he's aware of the rule too , but said the company doesn't place independent contractors because of the liability and risk.The staffing service formed an information technology unit to supply temporary workers to tech firms.

There are so many rules that apply to the relationship between an independent contractor and employer , and the definition is subject to interpretation , he said.Our clients prefer our employees..

David LandryCEO/President, CalStaff Companies

David Landry, chief executive officer of Cal-Staff in Sacramento, said he's aware of the rule too, but said the company doesn't place independent contractors because of the liability and risk.The staffing service formed an information technology unit to supply temporary workers to tech firms.

"There are so many rules that apply to the relationship between an independent contractor and employer, and the definition is subject to interpretation," he said.

"The concept's not new," said David Landry, chief executive officer of The CalStaff Cos. in Sacramento.Still, he added, "I think it's a good idea."

Pride Industries is working with some of these people already, and it knows how to help them become productive.In addition, some companies might want the recognition of aligning themselves with the nonprofit.Furthermore, some of the tough-to-place applicants, who have fewer options, might be "extremely motivated" to succeed with PrideWorks, he said.

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"This bill would kill my business overnight," said David Landry, chief executive officer of The CalStaff Cos., the fifth-largest staffing agency in Sacramento.

Most of CalStaff's applicants are looking for permanent positions and use staffing services to find them, Landry said.Since 1970, the company has placed more than 35,000 people into "well-paying careers," he added.
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CalStaff lost money last year due to the downturn, a hike in workers' compensation rates and a desire by Landry to keep his staff intact.Gross revenue dropped to $5.3 million in 2002, down 25 percent from $7.1 million in 2001.

The proposed law goes far beyond CalStaff, Landry said.If staffing companies have to pay the tax, either their clients will pay more or their employees will earn less.

"The first to feel its impact would be those at the bottom of the job pool: Unskilled labor, entry-level administrative applicants, previous welfare parents that need a chance in an entry-level position and those who need to transition into a new career or industry," Landry said.

Small business -- the largest segment of CalStaff's business -- would suffer because it relies on staffing companies to provide recruiting and screening resources that small employers cannot easily afford, Landry explained.

"This bill would kill my business overnight," said David Landry, CEO of The CalStaff Cos., the fifth-largest staffing agency in Sacramento